Updated 9/01/2015 - This 152-page detailed overview of the North American gas industry offers an insider's perspective on the fast-paced and unpredictable business of natural gas. Topics covered include natural gas origins, the physical system and how it's operated, market dynamics and players, risk management techniques, an up-to-date look at today's regulatory environment, and much more. The book is ideal for those new to the industry, as well as veterans who need a "big picture" perspective of the electric business. The book is easy-to-read, contains a number of charts and diagrams to help simplify complex industry concepts, and includes a glossary and list of acronyms. Copyright 2015 Bob Shively brings thirty years of experience in the gas and electric industries to Enerdynamics' educational offerings. As President of Enerdynamics, Bob has advised and educated some of the largest energy industry participants on issues including business strategies, developing competitive electricity markets, and implementing new technologies such as renewables and Smart Grid. Bob has also served as Vice-President of eServices of Sixth Dimension, Inc., an energy networking company where he worked closely with retail marketing and ESCO companies. Bob began his career in the energy industry at Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E). At PG&E Bob held various positions including Major Account Executive to some of PG&E's largest end-use customers and Director of Gas Services Marketing where he was responsible for product development and sales for the company's $1.5 billion Canadian pipeline project. Bob has Master of Science degrees in both Mechanical and Civil Engineering from Stanford University. He is a frequent energy industry speaker and is co-author of Understanding Today's Natural Gas Business, Understanding Today's Electricity Businessand Understanding Today's Global LNG Business. Bob is an active member of IEEE and is a registered professional engineer in the State of California. John Ferrare has worked in the energy industry as a marketing and communications specialist for over fifteen years. He began his career with Pacific Gas and Electric Company where he was integral in developing the marketing group for the company's Gas Services Marketing Department. Since that time, he has also worked with PG&E Corporation and PG&E Energy Services in the development of marketing and communication strategies. In 1995, John joined Enerdynamics to manage its educational services. In this role, he has helped create a comprehensive program to educate 600 utility employees on the changes brought by recent deregulation as well as the core classes currently offered by Enerdynamics. John, a graduate of Northwestern University's School of Speech, has developed and teaches a public speaking and communications class for a variety of corporate audiences and is co-author of Understanding Today's Natural Gas Business, Understanding Today's Electricity Business and Understanding Today's Global LNG Business.